Jrsmith
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I looked a bit but didn't find what I was looking for so....
Just before I left for a business trip I noticed a few spots of rust on the outside of my 1858 Remington (blued) on the cylinder and near the hammer. Panicing I checked the bore and the insides of the cylinder and, thankfully, they were mirrior shiny and clean. I guess what must have happened was the oil on my holster negated my bore-butter treatment or something (eventhough I am sure I cleaned and rebuttered it after I used it last, oh well). So, what is the best method of cleaning these little bits of rust off. I am heading home tuesday and I'll want to get that cleaned up when I get back. Then I'll probably want to shoot it (but, alas it will be too cold in WI for my Remmie, it'll have to wait until spring... old cow skulls beware!). Any advise is appreciated.
Jake
Just before I left for a business trip I noticed a few spots of rust on the outside of my 1858 Remington (blued) on the cylinder and near the hammer. Panicing I checked the bore and the insides of the cylinder and, thankfully, they were mirrior shiny and clean. I guess what must have happened was the oil on my holster negated my bore-butter treatment or something (eventhough I am sure I cleaned and rebuttered it after I used it last, oh well). So, what is the best method of cleaning these little bits of rust off. I am heading home tuesday and I'll want to get that cleaned up when I get back. Then I'll probably want to shoot it (but, alas it will be too cold in WI for my Remmie, it'll have to wait until spring... old cow skulls beware!). Any advise is appreciated.
Jake